Chapter 113

DARIUS “But I didn't know the omega was a double agent,” she protested, tears welling in her eyes. “I swear, I thought the information was reliable—” “Your oath means nothing,” I snapped. “You failed. Again.” I turned to the remaining warriors. “We're going back to Blue Ridge. Now.” I started walking, not caring whether they followed or not. Shame burned every inch of my skin. I had lost—again. In front of all of them. Kaelos, Seraphina, their allies... they all watched me run like a beaten dog. “Darius, wait!” Vesper ran after me, her hand grabbing my arm. I jerked my arm away, glaring at her with pure rage. “Don't touch me.” She recoiled as if I had slapped her. “I... I just wanted to help—” “You wanted to help?” I laughed, but there was no humor in it. "You've ‘helped’ enough. Because of your ‘help,’ I lost half my warriors. Because of your ‘help,’ I look like a fool!“ ”That's not fair,“ she whispered, tears now flowing freely. ”I did my best—“ ”Your best isn't good enough!“ I yelle